Goat Island, Located in the Middle of the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls

Interesting Niagara Falls Facts

Water is diverted mostly at night via tunnels for attraction purposes.

Some erosion has been lessened over years via dam and tunnel water diversion.

There is tremendous power generated by Niagara Falls. The Niagara Plant, which consists of the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant and the Lewiston Pump-Generating Plant generates powers most of NY and southeastern Canada.

Water from the Falls comes Lake Erie, then eventually goes to lake Ontario then to the Atlantic Ocean.

A barge stuck the Falls in 1918; 3 men were injured but survived.

In 1901, Annie Taylor, a school teacher, went over falls at age 62 in a barrel, and survived

In 1960, at the age of 7, Rodger Woodward accidentally plunged into Niagara Falls during a boating accident and survived

The Maid in the Mist Boat Tour

While visiting Niagara Falls, be sure to go on the Maid of the Mist boat tour. You will ride past the American and Bridal Veil Falls, and then ride into the mist spray, inside the curve of of the Horseshoe Falls.

Plastic ponchos are provided for all passengers. This is a breathtaking ride you won’t want to miss. Experience the thrill of the ride, the awesome scenery, and the spraying mist!

Maid of the Mist | Source

Maid of the Mist | Source

Maid of the Mist | Source

Niagara Falls Botanical Gardens | Source

Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens

Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens was established in 1936 and is located 10 minutes north of Niagara Falls.

It is comprised of beautifully manicured gardens on 99 acres, and is maintained by the Niagara Parks horticulture staff.

Niagara Falls Botanical Gardens | Source

Niagara Falls Botanical Gardens | Source

The Flower Clock

Also part of the Botanical Gardens is the Flower Clock, which is created using up to 16,000 bedding plants. The floral design is changed twice a year.

The Flower Clock, Niagara Falls | Source

Niagara on the Lake

Niagara on the Lake is a one of the prettiest towns in Ontario. It is very scenic and great to visit, packed with shops, restaurants, and of course, a beautiful lake.

Niagara By the Lake | Source

Niagara By the Lake | Source

Niagara By the Lake | Source

Status of John Bernard Shaw | Source

In the town of Niagara On the Lake, there is a status of John Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright and co-founder of the London School of Economics. His main talent was in drama, and he wrote over 60 plays. The Niagara-on-the-Lake theater specializes in plays by Bernard Shaw.

Other Things to See in Niagara Falls

While doing some sightseeing, there are some interesting things to see along the way, like this upside-down house:

Upside Down House | Source

Oh Canada – Dinner and Show

The Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is located 10 minutes from Niagara Falls and is held in a 250-seat log cabin theater. It's a fun show for the whole family and something to check out while you are in Canada:

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18 comments

This is a great depiction of Niagara Falls easylearning web, as I visited Canada and Niagara falls last summer. Absolutlely amazing. Thumbs up on your hub.

Peggy W 2 years ago from Houston, Texas

I voted that I have seen the falls from the Canadian side but I have also seen them from the American side. I remember them as a child when traveling with my parents. Loved viewing your photos!

easylearningweb 2 years ago Author

Hi Peggy W,

Thanks for voting. I didn't think of that answer, and glad to hear that you visited Niagara Falls. I had heard there was more to see and do on the Canadian side, so I opted for that side. Glad you enjoyed the photos!

easylearningweb 2 years ago Author

Hi Alphadogg16,

I appreciate your comment, and glad you were also able to visit the spectacular Falls. Thanks for the thumbs up!

Outbound Dan 2 years ago from Niagara Falls, NY

Great pictures that show the glory of Niagara Falls that will encourage anyone to visit. I only live about 15 minutes from the Falls, so I consider it home. The next time you visit take a stroll down into the Gorge on either the American or Canadian side.

easylearningweb 2 years ago Author

Oh wow, Outbound Dan, that must be wonderful, living so close to Niagara Falls. I don't know too much about the gorge, but I just looked it up and read about it. Maybe I saw it, thanks for the info and I appreciate you stopping by. :-)

Rafiq23 2 years ago from Pakistan

Nice presentation of Niagara Falls! Though I won't be able to visit it, yet I can dream about it. Thanks Easylearningweb!

easylearningweb 2 years ago Author

Thanks for your comment, Rafig23. I'm glad you liked the hub and I guess you can say pictures are the next best thing to being there!

Diana Lee 2 years ago from Potter County, Pa.

I love Niagara Falls and have visited there since the late 60s. You have some amazing pictures here. It has been a few years since my last visit so I am always interested to see new stuff. I don't remember the upside down house. I wonder how they did that? Voted up.

easylearningweb 2 years ago Author

Thanks for your comments, Diana Lee. It was my first visit, so I was pretty amazing at the Falls. I was also surprised to see how many attractions and things to do near and around Niagara Falls. That upside house was something we noticed when walking around the see the sights and it kind of caught us by surprise. It was pretty cool, among many other things in the area.

Pamela99 2 years ago from United States

I have been to Niagara Falls on both sides a couple of times, and the last time was in early March. There was a lot of ice and it was just as beautiful. Your hub is terrificc. You gave us a lot of pertinent information and the pictures are gorgeous.

easylearningweb 2 years ago Author

Thanks, Pamela! It's a beautiful place to visit more than once. I appreciate your comments and glad you enjoyed the pictures. :-)

poetryman6969 2 years ago

Lovely.

easylearningweb 2 years ago Author

Glad you enjoyed, poetryman, it's definitely a great place to visit!

Mark Tulin 2 years ago from Santa Barbara, California

Your hub is beautiful. Loved the details and the interesting bits of information like the gardens and the upside down house and the fact that there are really three falls in Niagara--didn't know that. Pictures were wonderful with great angles of the falls. Well done, thumbs up! Thanks

easylearningweb 2 years ago Author

Thanks, Mark! I'm glad you enjoyed the hub and found it informative. I was totally amazing when I was there...such beautiful scenery and overall a wonderful place to visit and see the sites. :-)

rebekahELLE 23 months ago from Tampa Bay

These are beautiful photos! I visited on the Canadian side during my second year of marriage. Standing next to the falls is a powerful, awesome feeling. The power of the water is astonishing. It's simply a breathtaking experience to see them in real life. You've shared such interesting facts as well. Annie Taylor must have been quite a woman to go over the falls in a barrel. I can't say it's something I would want to do! I love also the pics of the gardens and Niagara by the Lake. Wonderful hub.

easylearningweb 23 months ago Author

Hi rebekahELLE (rebe for short?), Thank you for taking the time to review my hub, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the pictures. I agree, that when you are standing right next to the water at the Falls it is an exciting, exhilarating feeling! It was a great trip and I would recommend it, if anyone has not been there to definitely see it. :-)